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N60 SLB

1999 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,770 mi
Last recorded99,770 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 5 Series121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 SLB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 99,770 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 94,421 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 94,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2016 91,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 86,485 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 86,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 86,843 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 86,840 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 82,640 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 74,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 64,444 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 53,464 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 53,130 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s/r differential oil seal leaking

Pass 13 Jul 2007 50,549 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 45,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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N60 SLB is a 1999 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 121,931 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N60 SLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N60 SLB registered?

N60 SLB is a 1999 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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